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  • Students and employers connect at Fall Career and Internship Fair

    Oct 14, 2022

    Companies from all over the state looking for high-skilled interns and employees descended on Florida Polytechnic University's new Applied Research Center on Thursday, Oct. 13, for the annual Fall Career and Internship Fair.

  • Esteemed attorney named new Florida Poly VP and general counsel

    Oct 11, 2022

    Longtime attorney and higher education leader David Fugett has been named vice president and general counsel at Florida Polytechnic University. Fugett joins Florida Poly with more than 25 years of experience in law and a distinguished record of serving his community.

  • Compassion, purpose fuel campus worker's calling to help

    Oct 10, 2022

    As a maintenance technician, Jorge Velazquez is proud of his hard work helping to keep the Florida Polytechnic University campus running smoothly. But it's his volunteer work during evenings and weekends to help an impoverished community in Honduras that inspires and motivates him to keep pushing forward.

  • LASA leadership helps Hispanic students thrive

    Oct 5, 2022

    Empowered by his family's commitment to his academic success, Moisés Muñoz is leading Florida Polytechnic University's Latin American Studies Association (LASA) toward a bright future distinguished by a thriving campuswide culture of diversity.

  • Alumna building impressive career with EA

    Oct 4, 2022

    Just three years out of college, one Florida Polytechnic University alum is thriving in an exciting career with international video game powerhouse Electronic Arts (EA).

  • Public safety officer keeps a watchful, helpful eye on campus

    Sep 22, 2022

    John Lane always has a smile, directions, or a quick golf cart ride ready to help students, employees, and visitors to the Florida Polytechnic University campus in Lakeland, Florida. He also has specialized gear that helps him rid busy sections of campus of the occasional unwanted visitor, like alligators, snakes, and other wildlife.

  • Phoenix Family Day welcomes students' loved ones to get to know Florida Poly

    Sep 21, 2022

    Families of Florida Polytechnic University students will join their Phoenixes on campus for a day of exploration, bonding, and fun during the annual Phoenix Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 24.

  • Math major connects to Colombian roots through music

    Sep 15, 2022

    Florida Polytechnic University student Andrew Franz Pulido often attracts attention from students, faculty, and staff as he practices his unusual instrument - a Hohner diatonic accordion -- at the University's Oak Grove or outside the Wellness Center.

  • Data Science & Business Analytics charge ahead at Florida Poly

    Sep 2, 2022

    The Department of Data Science and Business Analytics at Florida Polytechnic University has focused on cultivating a tech-forward, industry-leading program since its inception in 2014. The department's stature in the academic world has grown steadily, positioning it to attract standout faculty, conduct innovative research, and host prominent conferences.

  • Florida Poly boosts global impact with Fulbright Italy agreement

    Sep 1, 2022

    Florida Polytechnic University leaders have solidified an agreement with the U.S-Italy Fulbright Commission to provide educational opportunities between the University and Italy.